Fujifilm X100F vs Sony A7 III

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Fujifilm X100F vs Sony A7 III

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100F Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X100F.

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Sony A7 III Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A7 III in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A7 III.
Compare Sony A7 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7 III conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100V
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Succeeded by the Sony A7 IV
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Differences

Fujifilm X100F advantages over Sony A7 III

Less expensive
$899* vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
52 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7 III advantages over Fujifilm X100F

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.93 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
115 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

710 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
163 vs 49 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.7 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X100F, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X100F Shooter's Report

New 24MP sensor offers excellent image quality; Outstanding high ISO performance and dynamic range; Improved JPEG colors; Improved build quality; Fast autofocus; Excellent 4K video; Very good battery life.
Buffer clearing can be slow even with fast UHS-II cards; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No losslessly compressed RAW option; Dedicated battery charger not included; Menus are still confusing; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100S

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1099
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X100S

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100T

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X100T

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X100F

Nikon Z6

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100V

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100V

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X100V

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1399
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X100V

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm X100F

Nikon Z6 II

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z6 II

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6 II

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

$1747
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

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